Shoe Charity and Dutrey's Shoes Partner for Haitian Relief Efforts
Soles4Souls and Dutrey's Shoes have joined forces to bring shoes to victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
Dutrey's Shoes will help collect footwear to support Soles4Souls’ commitment to donate more than 250,000 pairs of shoes to affected areas. Effective immediately through February 28th, customers at Dutrey's Shoes will have the opportunity to drop off a gently worn pair of shoes. All donations will directly support relief efforts. Shoes will be collected at Dutrey's Shoes located at at 290 East Pomfret Street in Carlisle
In addition to directly helping those in Haiti, Dutrey's Shoes will be offering a $5 Savings Certificate for each pair of gently worn shoes donated and up to $15 towards the purchase of new footwear in their store.
Soles4Souls has partnered with Operation Compassion, a charity that mobilizes support for victims of natural disasters around the world, to transport and distribute the aid. Thirty containers of supplies, including work boots, rain boots, children’s athletic shoes and clothing items, are already en route to Haiti.
“We can use the shoes taking up space in your closet to change the world one pair at a time,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls, Inc. “We need our partners in Pennsylvania to 'STEP UP' and get behind our call for action. It’s one of the most simple yet profound gifts you can make, because it will greatly improve someone’s life in the most difficult of times,” he said.
The death toll in Haiti continues to rise, and survivors and rescuers are facing dire health conditions including stifling heat, lack of clean water, broken glass and raw sewage.
"There are hurting people throughout the world," said John Dutrey (Owner), "and shoes provide protection, comfort and relief." Mr. Dutrey went on to say, “We all have several pairs in our closet that we can share with the less fortunate.”
For more information on how you can get involved with this shoe drive and take advantage of the discount toward a new pair of shoes, contact John Dutrey at (717) 249-4839.
